12 Amazon Prime Day deals you didn’t know you needed

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Unless you live under a rock (shout-out to Patrick Star), you probably know about Amazon Prime Day. This year, it includes 36 hours of deals on Amazon exclusive to Prime members only—and it's happening now. If you don't have an Amazon Prime membership, today is the day you should consider getting one. Other than having access to all the deals, there are tons of other benefits, including free 2-day shipping, which is a game-changer.

While most of our editors have been updating our list of the best deals all day, I browsed around for things you might not know you needed and guess what I found? A bunch of things I personally didn't know I needed. My bank account is not pleased, but I hope you will be after reading this. You’re welcome in advance.

Here are 12 things you might not know you needed that are on sale for Amazon Prime Day. Happy shopping.

1. A memory foam pillow

Memory Foam Pillow(Photo: Amazon)

As we’ve reported in the past, your pillows are full of dead bugs. Gross. Disgusting. Help. Replace your pillows with a bougie memory foam pillow—and save money at the same time. Everyone wins. What a fun game.

2. Eucerin lotion for dry, sensitive skin

Eucerin(Photo: Amazon)

Skin care is the essence of beauty. And beauty is the essence of skin care. I have no idea what that means, tbh. I just tried to quote Zoolander. Anyway if your skin ever gets irritated, you need lotion at home to heal it. Eucerin's Original Healing Creme has 4.5 stars from over 700 customer reviews, and I feel like I see it in a lot of my friend's and family's bathrooms. Save your skin... on a budget.

3. A 24-pack of Veggie Straws (arguably the best snack ever)

Veggie Straws(Photo: Amazon)

Hi my name is Sam and I love Veggie Straws. But not just any Veggie Straws. The Sensible Portions brand sea salt flavor. At my second home, Costco, they sell Veggie Straws in bulk, but they include a zesty ranch flavor I have no interest in. On Amazon, you can buy the sea salt flavor in bulk—and today, this 24-pack on sale. I’m living. I apologize to my body in advance when these come in the mail and I eat 24 packs of Veggie Straws in 24 hours.

4. Poo-Pourri

Poo-Pourri(Photo: Amazon)

Do you poop? Chances are, yes. And chances are, it sometimes smells. That’s why you need Poo-Pourri. This liquid gem is not just for you either. It’s for your guests so they don’t stink up your bathroom. There’s only so much candles and reed diffusers can do when nature calls.

5. Crest Whitestrips

Crest Whitestrips(Photo: Amazon)

I was at the dentist a couple weeks ago when I inquired about teeth whitening. The dentist looked at my slightly yellow-stained teeth (I like coffee) and laughed. “Buy Crest whitestrips,” he said as he put together my gift bag of travel-sized toothpaste and new toothbrush (even though they said I should be using an electric toothbrush—why do you do this, dentists?). I was hesitant to purchase the whitestrips because they’re pricey for something you’re not sure will work. But today they are on sale, so I caved. The dentist approved them after all. Please pray for my teeth when these show up on my doorstep (as long as someone doesn’t steal them). Thank you Amazon Prime Day.

6. Two on-trend pool floats for all your summer party needs

Pool Floats(Photo: Amazon)

Pool floats are to 2018 as flapper dresses were to the 1920s. The people love them. The people need them. The people buy them. Each year, pool floats keep getting more wild. See: the Inflat-a-Bull. You can literally ride a bull in your pool. We also cannot forget the unicorn. She is a gift to pools everywhere. Both Intex-brand floats are on sale for Prime Day, but they’ll both probably sell out soon. Will I be buying them? Lol, no. I have them already. Will you? Hopefully. Happy floating.

8. Reusable containers for all your meal prepping needs

Bento Boxes(Photo: Amazon)

Every Sunday, I try to meal prep. If I don’t, I will run around like a chicken with her head cut off for 5 days straight eating snacks as meals and also as snacks. Meal prepping doesn’t only help me eat healthy. It also helps me stay sane. Plastic food storage containers are essential for meal prepping, but for some reason they always go missing. That’s why a 20-pack of best-selling Bento Boxes would be a Sunday savior—on sale or not.

9. A pack of 3 hair brushes that moonlight as detangler

Wet Hair Brushes(Photo: Amazon)

Back in the day, I subscribed to the POPSUGAR Must Have Box and got a bunch of trendy swag delivered to my apartment every month. One month, I received the gift of the Wet Brush Detangler Hair Brush and I haven't used another hair brush since. This pack of 3 is on sale today, and if you have hair to brush, I personally recommend it.

10. The card game “What Do You Meme?”

What Do You Meme?(Photo: Amazon)

Do you like memes? Do you like games? Then you need this fun party game. It’s like Cards Against Humanity, but with memes. It could be a fun gift for you or a friend. Get it while it’s on sale. Your friends will thank you later.

11. The Tile Tracker for people who are always losing their phone and keys (AKA me)

Tile Tracker(Photo: Amazon)

Irresponsible people, rejoice! A 2-pack of the popular and 4-star rated Tile Tracker is on sale for Amazon Prime Day. Not only will they help you stop losing your stuff, they double as a cute accessory too. Loves it, said Paris Hilton in 2004.

12. Lip gloss in the shape of wine bottles

Wine Lip Gloss(Photo: Amazon)

Wait, these are so cute. Discovered by our very own beauty editor, Jessica Teich, I couldn’t resist putting them on this list. Why, you ask? Because I didn’t know I needed them. Amazon Prime Day: helping chronic money spenders find new things to spend money on, one deal at a time.